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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,891.28, 271,297.77 and 114,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,891.28, 271,297.77 and 114,242.32 is: 171,338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,891.28 : 271,297.77 = 114,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,891.28/271,297.77 = 114,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,891.28x = 271,297.77 × 114,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,891.28x = 30,993,686,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993,686,655.63/180,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,338.75

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